An eight-year-old girl in China spent a month vomiting live worms—yes, actual wriggling worms—before doctors finally traced the horrifying issue back to an unexpected culprit: tiny moths infesting her home. Despite multiple doctor visits, no one could explain why she was repeatedly throwing up handfuls of 1cm-long worms, a problem no one else in her family experienced. Specialists eventually linked it to moth larvae contamination, likely from food or household items.

Editor’s Note: This story is equal parts medical mystery and public health wake-up call. While it sounds like something out of a horror movie, it underscores how easily pests can pose serious health risks, especially in homes with poor food storage or hygiene. It’s a reminder that weird symptoms shouldn’t be ignored—and that even small critters can cause big problems.